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Students and parents press Buffalo schools on water access, safety and counseling supports
Summary
Students, parents and community health workers told the board about broken water fountains, safety concerns in high schools and unmet counseling needs; district staff said they are taking notes and will address the issues.
Students and parents used public comment at the Sept. 17 Buffalo Board of Education meeting to press district leaders for faster fixes on student wellness issues, including drinking water access, school safety and mental‑health supports.
Fifteen‑year‑old Quanen Duff, a youth community health worker from Burgard High School, told the board that fights, threats and staff assaults have harmed students’ sense of safety and that canceled athletic programs remove positive supports. “When students don’t feel…
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